Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Two Swedish nationals were shot dead in Brussels, Belgium and one more person was injured before a football match between Sweden and Belgium to start on Monday night, 16 October …
Two Swedes killed in Belgium, “terrorism” emerges, all Swedes must be on alert Read More
Ikano Retail, the Swedish IKEA franchisee in Thailand and other four countries, recently reported sales rates of the company last year. Ikano Retail owns and operates three IKEA Stores in …
IKEA Thailand sales grows 17% from previous financial year Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EUROCHAM Cambodia) invites you who are a researcher, communications expert, or senior executive to join the upcoming “AI Boot Camp: For Professionals.” The …
EUROCHAM looks forward to share knowledge about AI in Cambodia Read More
The Ministry of Science and Technology has issued a certificate for the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company’s production technology and packaging process to be transferred to a company in Vietnam. AstraZeneca is …
AstraZeneca is transferring production technology to Vietnam Read More
Filipino-born Swedish fashion blogger and TikTok’er, Bryanboy, has announced that more branches of the Swedish furniture chain are set to open in the Philippines soon. “Our mission here at IKEA …
IKEA will open more stores in the Philippines according to blogger Read More
Ikano Retail, the IKEA franchisee that brings the Swedish furnishing chain to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Mexico and the Philippines, has posted a RM5.25 billion in turnover for its 2023 financial …
IKEA franchisee posts RM1.58 billion revenue in Malaysia Read More
The Chinese EV brand ZEEKR has announced, that the company is moving its current EU headquarters in Sweden to the Netherlands. The Geely-owned EV brands EU branch has until now …
ZEEKR moves EU headquarters from Sweden Read More
Despite the slowing economy, the Swedish retailer still consider China a key growth market, executives at IKEA said on Thursday, October 12. China was for several years the fifth biggest …
IKEA still consider China a key growth market Read More
China’s Vice President, Han Zheng, met with Jacob Wallenberg, Chair of the Board of Sweden-based Investor AB, in Beijing on Wednesday, October 11. During the meeting, Han stated that China’s …
Chinese VP meets board chair of Sweden-based Investor AB Read More
The Swedish telecom company, Ericsson, has filed a number of lawsuits against Chinese Lenovo and its subsidiary Motorola Mobility. Ericsson claims that Lenovo doesn’t deny needing a SEP license, but …
Ericsson sues Chinese Lenovo over 5G patents Read More
Nordic Run 2023 is set to be on Sunday, 29 October 2023 at Benjakitti Park in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is free of charge, though it has limitations for numbers …
Be ready to sign up for Nordic Run 2023 Read More
Swedish Chef, Ellinor Strinnholm, is opening Amsterdam’s first Swedish-Indonesian brunch café and aperitif bar together with industry veteran Bunmi Oklosi. The items on the brunch menu are influenced by the …
First Swedish-Indonesian café opens in Amsterdam Read More
The uprising Swedish fashion brand, Djerf Avenue, officially launched its latest collection “Date Night” on 10 October 2023. The collection features items that are timeless and suitable for daily basis …
Timeless items of Swedish Djerf Avenue “Date Night” collection are here Read More
Norwegian airline announced that it will set up an extra flight for departing Norwegians and other Nordic citizens out of Israel to Oslo. According to a press release, the flight …
Norwegian airline to set up extra flight for flying Nordic citizens out of Israel Read More
A 33-year-old Swedish national was in 10 October 2023 arrested for possession of a large amount of firearms and weapon bullets on Samui Island in Surat Thani province, Thailand. Immigration …
Swedish businessman arrested for possession of weapons on Thailand island Read More
A new research released on 10 October 2023 by World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe reported about mental health of girls and women in Europe and Central Asia, …
New research released about girls and women mental health in Europe and Central Asia Read More
Singapore and Taiwan were amongst the top six countries with the longest average working hours last year, according to a report on international labor by the the Taiwanese Ministry of …
Taiwan and Singapore has the longest work hours Read More
Last week ScandAsia reported that three Cambodian activists have been banned from going to Sweden to accept a Right Livelihood Foundation award. Now, the three environmental activists are back out …
Cambodian activists challenges travel ban to Sweden Read More
A celebration of the 40th Anniversary of AstraZeneca Thailand’s journey in healthcare and innovation was recently held at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The “40th Anniversary: …
AstraZeneca Thailand celebrates 40th Anniversary of its healthcare legacy Read More
AstraZeneca Thailand signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) under the campaign named “Don’t Wait. Get Checked” last week. The campaign aims to screen 500,000 individuals …
AstraZeneca signs MoU with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to screen for lung cancer Read More
The Philippine’s Department of Agriculture (DA) announced a temporary ban of pork and other meat products imported from Sweden in the attempt to prevent the outbreak of African Swine Fever …
Philippines bans pork and other meat products imported from Sweden Read More
All five Nordic countries strongly condemn the heavy attack on Israel by Hamas fighters carried out from the Palestinian Gaza strip which began on Saturday morning 7 October 2023. The …
Nordic countries strongly condemn Saturday’s Hamas attack on Israel Read More
In response to the recent increased violence going on in Sweden, increased security measures are to be expected during this month. On 5 October, the Swedish government deployed the military …
Increased security in Sweden in October Read More
Min, a Singaporean woman currently living in Sweden, says raising children is definitely different in Sweden from back in Singapore. Min – a mother of two children aged 7 and …
From Singapore to Sweden: The difference in parenting Read More
Swedish Volvo Cars reported a 25% sales growth in September – one of the reasons being a bit of a higher demand from China. More than 61.000 cars were sold …
Chinese demand for Volvo Cars in September Read More
California State University Fullerton (CSUF) is partnering up with universities in Vietnam, South Korea and Sweden. This creates an opportunity for students at CSUF to perhaps study overseas in both …
American university partners up with both Vietnam and Sweden Read More
The Thai-Swedish actor and professional volleyball athlete, James Rusemeekae Fagerlund appeared on aThai entertainment program titled “30 Young Joi,” of The Matter channel, giving an interview about their experiences during …
Thai-Swedish actor “Rusemeekae” gives interview on “Journey of the Black Sheep” Read More
World famous jazz pianist and Swede Håkan Andersson Rydin is in Vietnam, where he will be playing at the National Academy of Music on 7 October 2023. Håkan Rydin formed …
Famous Swedish pianist in Vietnam for jazz concert Read More
A consortium of Air France-KLM, Castlelake, Lind Invest and the Danish state is investing 12.9 billion SEK in the airline. SAS said in a press release on Tuesday, October 3. …
SAS secures billions while shareholders lose their shares Read More
The Right Livelihood Foundation has expressed concerns over Cambodia banning three environmental activists from traveling to Sweden to receive the prize known as the “Alternative Nobel.” Thon Ratha, Phuong Keo …
Concerns over Cambodia banning activists from going to Sweden Read More
Swedish beauty tech and wellbeing house Foreo is opening a counter in the Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. After another partnership with King Power Thailand, the Swedish beauty …
More Swedish beauty at Thai airport Read More
The Thai Revenue Department has in a press release explained more about the taxation of income overseas which will affect both some foreigners and some Thai people. The basic idea …
More details on Thai taxation of overseas income Read More
H&M has announced its latest designer collaboration with the French fashion house Rabanne. The brand was founded by Paco Rabanne in 1966, but has since 2013 been reinvigorated by creative …
H&M has announced latest design collaboration with French Rabanne Read More
IKEA Singapore is inviting families to celebrate Children’s Day with a meal on the house for the kids. The “Kids eat for free” promotion is only available for one day …
Kids will eat for free in IKEA Singapore on Children’s Day Read More
Located at the heart of the 5-kilometer-long Bang Tao beach in Phuket, a serene and natural haven awaits. Angsana Laguna Phuket Resort is nestled amidst water and bordered by a …
Laguna Phuket’s Area GM, Anders Dimblad, invites to experience the integrated resort island offerings Read More
Whilst speaking of reducing the risk of motorcycle accidents in Malaysia, Sweden and Finland was cited for their ‘efficient road safety systems.’ Alone in 2022, more than 500.000 accidents were …
Swedish and Finnish road systems inspire Malaysia Read More
During ‘The International Campaign for Tibet’ held in Berlin in late September 2023, one could perhaps predict that China wasn’t given the good spotlight. On behalf of the Finnish ‘Helsinki …
Scandinavia criticizes China for Tibet situation Read More
Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, has called on Sweden’s army forces to help defeat the current and severe gang violence happening in the country. “We’re going to hunt down …
Sweden calls in army to combat severe gang violence Read More
The Swedish Paper Workers Union hosted a meeting mid September, which brought together international unionists. Including some from Indonesia. Since the pandemic, physical meetings have been difficult to hold, and …
Indonesian unionists in Stockholm Read More
Sweden has replaced The United States and is now the world’s second most innovative economy in 2023, according to a ranking dominated by European countries. Meanwhile ‘middle-income economies’ like Indonesia, …
Scandinavia and Southeast Asian economies more innovative Read More Nordic expats living in Thailand for more than 180 days in a year must from 1 January 2024 include their foreign income in their tax calculation to the Thai Revenue …
Soon expats living in Thailand must include foreign income in tax calculation Read More
SwedCham in Hong Kong is arranging a career fair as a platform for their corporate members and young professionals/students to network, establish new connections and discover internships and job openings. …
Career Fair 2023 with SwedCham Hong Kong Read More
H&M returned to JD.com, one of China’s biggest e-commerce marketplaces, this month. This is after a prolonged absence due to criticism over its stance on alleged human rights abuses in …
H&M returns to Chinese JD.com Read More
H&M states that unusually hot weather in Europe has delayed the start of the A/W23 shopping season, which has inflicted in the Swedish retailers September sales. According to the Swedish …
H&M blames warm weather for poor September sales Read More
Sathorn Unique Tower, also called the Ghost Tower, remains abandoned and unfinished. Since its inception in 1990, a lot and nothing has happened. Back then, 49 floors of luxurious apartments …
Thailand’s Ghost Tower still left in ruins Read More
SAS said on Tuesday, September 26, that the airline is evaluating final bids in an equity fundraising that closed on Monday. The fundraising is part of an ongoing bankruptcy protection …
SAS evaluates bids to be bailed-out from bankruptcy Read More
The Sweden Pavilion will participate in the SX Sustainability Expo 2023, ASEAN’s largest sustainability expo, which will take place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from …
Sweden to participate in SX Sustainability Expo 2023 held in Bangkok Read More
China has called for an impartial investigation into the explosions that destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines. The request from China came in connection with the first anniversary of the explosions …
China requests an impartial investigation into Nord Stream Read More
Swedish Ericsson launched its “Imagine Live” event in Malaysia on 25 September 2023, presenting 5G innovations and highlights from the advanced technology. “At the Ericsson Imagine Live event, we are …
Ericsson celebrates 5G progress in Malaysia Read More
Vietnamese and foreign artists will perform at the “Jazz & Friends” concert which will be held at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) in Hanoi, Vietnam on 7 October …
Vietnamese and foreign artists to perform in “Jazz & Friends” concert held in Hanoi Read More